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cliff. >>> new this morning, iran's state television is reporting the country's navy started training drills in the strait of hormuz. that area sees 20% of the oil pass through it. the state tv report says that the programs include more ships, submarines and jet fighters. they've warned other ships to stay away from the site until after the new year. >>> melissa mollet joins us from the live desk with more. good morning, melissa. >> good morning. the search is on for 23 pakistani policemen who appear to have been kidnapped by the taliban. they went missing thursday. two northwest posts were -- two policemen were also killed at that time. melissa mollet, news 4. >>> thank you so much. the army general who helped force saddam hussein out of kuwait died. norman schwarzkopf died of complication frs pneumonia. stormin' norman execute theed the first gulf war. a friend of his said schwarzkopf was in love with america and was possessed by a sense of duty. >> i think america suffered a tremendous loss with the loss of a great patriot. >> schwarzkopf retired from the army in 1991 and led a qui
cliff. >>> new this morning, iran's state television is reporting the country's navy started training drills in the strait of hormuz. that area sees 20% of the oil pass through it. the state tv report says that the programs include more ships, submarines and jet fighters. they've warned other ships to stay away from the site until after the new year. >>> melissa mollet joins us from the live desk with more. good morning, melissa. >> good morning. the search is on for 23...
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the senate passes a deal on the fiscal cliff but hurdles to clear this morning. >> history is being made in maryland today. same sex couples can legally wed. >> also ahead, still celebrating, red skin's nation. sunday's victory over the cowboys. fox 5 morning news at 7:00 starts right now. >> this is fox 5 morning news.
the senate passes a deal on the fiscal cliff but hurdles to clear this morning. >> history is being made in maryland today. same sex couples can legally wed. >> also ahead, still celebrating, red skin's nation. sunday's victory over the cowboys. fox 5 morning news at 7:00 starts right now. >> this is fox 5 morning news.
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morning we have gone over the fiscal cliff. now, it all depends on what happens in the house and that is no sure thing. details of the deal in just a few moments here. first, good morning of the welcome to news4 today. happy new year. i'm aaron gilchrist. >>> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. today is tuesday, january 1st. happy new year everybody. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! . happy new year! >> i hope you got a good smooch. nearly a million revelers brought in 2013 in new york with lots of kisses and cheers. they jammed times kwar to see the crystal ball drop. crews are busy cleaning up the mess left behind. >>> as we take a live look outside here. 2013 off to a bit of a chilly start. not too bad right now. tom kierein is here with our first day of the year forecast. tom? >> good morning. there's a cloudy sky over the metro area. those clouds are producing a few scattered sprinkles. they're associated with a front coming through here. all these areas in green are mostly sprinkles. there may be a few scattered flurries mixing in. i stepp
morning we have gone over the fiscal cliff. now, it all depends on what happens in the house and that is no sure thing. details of the deal in just a few moments here. first, good morning of the welcome to news4 today. happy new year. i'm aaron gilchrist. >>> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. today is tuesday, january 1st. happy new year everybody. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! . happy new year! >> i hope you got a good smooch. nearly a million revelers brought in 2013 in new york with...
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. >>> we have gone off the fiscal cliff this morning. but all hope is not lost as congress and the white house move closer to a deal. >>> plus a historic new year's morning in maryland as same sex couples waste no time saying i do. good morning everybody. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. welcome to news4 today. it is tuesday, january 1st. gorgeous -- i was going to say gorgeous night. no, gorgeous morning because i haven't slept. >> a lot of people are saying the exact same thing. gorgeous morning on this january 1st. it is cold. if you're heading out to maybe breakfast or you're just waking up. >> yeah. let's check the forecast now. here's tom. >> or just getting home. good morning and good night. as we start off this morning, we do have a lot of cloudiness. there is a front that's going to be approaching us later today. by the time you're waking back up again, you may have a few flurries flying outside your window. storm team 4 radar showing a few scattered maybe rain, sprinkles reaching the ground. eastern n
. >>> we have gone off the fiscal cliff this morning. but all hope is not lost as congress and the white house move closer to a deal. >>> plus a historic new year's morning in maryland as same sex couples waste no time saying i do. good morning everybody. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. welcome to news4 today. it is tuesday, january 1st. gorgeous -- i was going to say gorgeous night. no, gorgeous morning because i haven't slept. >> a lot...
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we expect them to take up that new senate fiscal cliff bill that was passed in the wee hours of the morning. but a lot of democrats and republicans are kind of holding their noses this morning. >> it does not address the number one priority, creating good middle class jobs now. >> i don't love it, but i think it is a very good job of negotiating where there are some wins and some losses, and it's about even. >> it's not even a small ball, it's a ping pong ball of a proposal. so, i think it's awful. >> let's bring in jonathan clicho, communications director of "american crossroads," also democratic strategist richard goodstein. happy new year, guys. good morning. >> same to you, chris. >> happy new year, chris. >> what do you think of this deal? >> look, having everybody on both sides belly ache about it is going to be the name of the game for a couple reasons. one, we have a divided government. people shouldn't kid themselves when the republicans are controlling the house, democrats control the senate and the white house. this is going to be the new normal, and it has been. we've seen anyth
we expect them to take up that new senate fiscal cliff bill that was passed in the wee hours of the morning. but a lot of democrats and republicans are kind of holding their noses this morning. >> it does not address the number one priority, creating good middle class jobs now. >> i don't love it, but i think it is a very good job of negotiating where there are some wins and some losses, and it's about even. >> it's not even a small ball, it's a ping pong ball of a proposal....
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earlier this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. the deal was crafted by vice president joe biden and the senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. the senate vote was overwhelming, 89-8. that say big vote these days. and the senarepublican controll house left well before midnight, they have to take up the matter today. >> our most important priority is protecting middle class families. this legislation does that. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we do things around here, but i think we've done some good for the country. >> this is what the deal means for you and your family. bush era tax cuts extended for individuals earning less than $400,000 a year, and couples earning less than $450,000. unemployment benefits extended for a year for 2 million americans and a permanent adjustment for inflation, for the alternative minimum tax. a pretty big deal. wondering about spending cuts, keep wondering, lawmakers deferred. they will fight over those cuts over the next two months, probably again and again and again. despite the progress o
earlier this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. the deal was crafted by vice president joe biden and the senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. the senate vote was overwhelming, 89-8. that say big vote these days. and the senarepublican controll house left well before midnight, they have to take up the matter today. >> our most important priority is protecting middle class families. this legislation does that. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we...
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good morning, tara. [no audio] >> just hours away from possibly going over the fiscal cliff. if without a deal before midnight, americans will be ringing in this new year with tax hikes and spending cuts. this could kick the economy back into a recession. both chambers convened in a rare sunday session but came up empty. all a great tax rates should be preserved for the middle class. >> taxes on middle class families do not go up. >> in the deal must force wealthier americans to pay more. republicans say that will do nothing to curb the mounting debt. ernie to joe biden to break the stalemate. >> we are running at a time. there is too much at stake. >> workers may see less and there paycheck if there is no agreement. government contractors might be forced to lay off employees. businesses could lose tax breaks. many americans are still hoping for an 11th hour compromise. >> i would hope they could work together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene later this morning, at which point there will be 12 hours left until the deadline. >> what
good morning, tara. [no audio] >> just hours away from possibly going over the fiscal cliff. if without a deal before midnight, americans will be ringing in this new year with tax hikes and spending cuts. this could kick the economy back into a recession. both chambers convened in a rare sunday session but came up empty. all a great tax rates should be preserved for the middle class. >> taxes on middle class families do not go up. >> in the deal must force wealthier americans...
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an early morning deal reached on the fiscal cliff. the u.s. still poised to go over that cliff. >> and as it is sun rises on 2013, we are still waiting for the house to act. that, by the way is not congress. we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact it will have on you. >>> all right. members of congress never that pretty. >>> secretary of state clinton waking up in a new york city hospital. making excellent progress. we'll have the latest on her condition. >> welcome to "early start." i am ali velshi. >> i am christine romans. >> and quite a lot to talk about. through this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. but now it's up to the house of representatives to follow suit. just after 2:00 eastern time this morning, the senate overwhelmingly passed a plan that was crafted by the vice president and the senate minority leader, mitch mcconnell. vote? 89-8. the republican controlled house left well before midnight last night, so they will are to take up the measure today. >> i said all along, the m
an early morning deal reached on the fiscal cliff. the u.s. still poised to go over that cliff. >> and as it is sun rises on 2013, we are still waiting for the house to act. that, by the way is not congress. we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact it will have on you. >>> all right. members of congress never that pretty. >>> secretary of state clinton waking up in a new york city hospital. making excellent progress. we'll have the latest on her...
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negotiations resume this morning on capitol hill as lawmakers try to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. >> secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning so doctors can treat her for a blood clot. >> redskins fans get a chance to buy playoff ticket later this morning after the team's big win over the cowboys. we'll have much more on the stories throughout the morning. good morning everyone. i'm erika gonzalez. >> i'm richard jordan. eun yang and aaron gilchrist are off today. many public transit agencies are running on modified schedules today. metro rail will stay open two hours later closing at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. metro rail and buses are running on a regular weekend schedule. the march rain will operate the penn and brunswick lines on an s schedule. there will be no service on the camden line. the virginia railway express is running on a holiday schedule. >>> a chilly start to the morning as you head out the door. storm team 4 meteorologist veronica johnson is here with us. to tell us about your new year's eve forecast. how everything is shapi
negotiations resume this morning on capitol hill as lawmakers try to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. >> secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning so doctors can treat her for a blood clot. >> redskins fans get a chance to buy playoff ticket later this morning after the team's big win over the cowboys. we'll have much more on the stories throughout the morning. good morning everyone. i'm erika gonzalez. >> i'm richard jordan. eun yang and...
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. >>> congressional leaders have steered away from the "fiscal cliff." there is still no guarantee they went take the plunge. cbs reporter tara mergener joins us live from washington with the work that still needs to be done. >>> reporter: good morning, frank and grace. as of midnight eastern time, we were technically over the "fiscal cliff." now, as you said, congress, the senate, rather, did pass a scaled-back version. but it's setting the substantial now for a showdown in the house. >> reporter: in the early- morning hours of new year's day, the senate began voting on a bill to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff." >> the bill as amended is passed. >> reporter:
. >>> congressional leaders have steered away from the "fiscal cliff." there is still no guarantee they went take the plunge. cbs reporter tara mergener joins us live from washington with the work that still needs to be done. >>> reporter: good morning, frank and grace. as of midnight eastern time, we were technically over the "fiscal cliff." now, as you said, congress, the senate, rather, did pass a scaled-back version. but it's setting the substantial now...
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cliff. >> talks between the two sides appear to be stalled right now. only hours to go, any reason for optimism this morning? >> it's hard to say. it is not looking good at this point. today is a rare new year's eve session of congress following a weekend where they again tried to reach a deal and still no compromise. the u.s. is just hours away from going over that fiscal cliff. without a deal before midnight, americans will be bringing in this new year with sweeping tax hikes and swing -- a tactic -- and cuts. >> >> t . >> i hope that they can work together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at whichthat they k together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at which point, there are just 12 hours left until this deadline. >> whatboth chambers will recone this morning at which point, there are just 12 hours left until this deadline. >> what are lawmakers working on today? >> we understand that senator harry reid, the majority leader, will what are
cliff. >> talks between the two sides appear to be stalled right now. only hours to go, any reason for optimism this morning? >> it's hard to say. it is not looking good at this point. today is a rare new year's eve session of congress following a weekend where they again tried to reach a deal and still no compromise. the u.s. is just hours away from going over that fiscal cliff. without a deal before midnight, americans will be bringing in this new year with sweeping tax hikes and...
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brandi hitt explains how it is tied to the fiscal cliff. >> good morning. call it the dairy cliff. starting new year's day, the price of milk could double if congress does not have a new farm bill. a 1949 law kicks in that would force the government to pay dairy farmers much higher prices for milk. sales of new homes it jumped 4.4% last month to the fastest pace in 2.5 years. new home sales up more than 15% over the past year. ford will expand a half-dozen plants in michigan creating 2300 jobs. it's part of the companies promised to invest $6.2 billion in its u.s. plants and create 12,000 jobs by 2015. the biggest movie flop of 2012 is. is. " it grossed a total of $264, meaning two dozen people bought tickets. >> hi, my name is ryan king. i'm from vienna. hail to the chee redskins. good morning, washington. >> chuck pagano will return to the sidelines at lucas oil stadium to coach the indianapolis colts when they take on the houston texans. this completes his comeback from leukemia and the comeback season which saw andrew luck take them to the playoffs. >> we talk about the will to
brandi hitt explains how it is tied to the fiscal cliff. >> good morning. call it the dairy cliff. starting new year's day, the price of milk could double if congress does not have a new farm bill. a 1949 law kicks in that would force the government to pay dairy farmers much higher prices for milk. sales of new homes it jumped 4.4% last month to the fastest pace in 2.5 years. new home sales up more than 15% over the past year. ford will expand a half-dozen plants in michigan creating 2300...
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the senate averted the fiscal cliff passing a bill early this morning. now president obama is calling on the house to pass it without delay. the deal avoids tax hikes and spending cuts that were to go into effect at midnight. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is spending a second night in a new york hospital. she's being treated for a blood clot that formed in her head. doctors expect her to make a full recovery. >>> investigators say it could be at least a month before they know what caused a bus to crash in oregon that killed nine people. the charter bus was returning to canada when it plunged down an embankme embankment. when the bus stopped, terrified passengers looked around for loved ones. >>> with five days left as governor of north carolina, purdue has issued full pardens of the so-called wilmington ten. nine black men and one white woman were wrongly convicted 40 years ago for the fire bombing of a white owned grocery store in wilmington. they denied any roll in the fire bombing but were sentenced to prison. three key witnesses later recant
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the fiscal cliff. but can it pass the house later this morning. plus: celebrations marred by violence. gunshots strike multiple revelers in francisco. and it's out with the old an with 2013.. security was tight as people packed times square to ring in the new y we've got some of the best celebrations around the wor. join us for cbs 5 eyewitness news this morning... beginng at 4:30. good morning. it's tuesday, january 1st, 20-13. happy n year! ,,,, >>> here's a look at the weather in some cities around the country. rain and snow in washington, 44 degrees. rain in atlanta, 56. occasional sun in st. louis, 26. partly sunny in denver, 30. partly sunny in seattle, 42 degrees. >>> top stories now on tuesday. the senate averted the fiscal cliff passing a bill early this morning. now president obama is calling on the house to pass it without delay. the deal avoids tax hikes and spending cuts that were to go into effect at midnight. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is spending a second night in a new york hospital. she's being treated for a blood clo
the fiscal cliff. but can it pass the house later this morning. plus: celebrations marred by violence. gunshots strike multiple revelers in francisco. and it's out with the old an with 2013.. security was tight as people packed times square to ring in the new y we've got some of the best celebrations around the wor. join us for cbs 5 eyewitness news this morning... beginng at 4:30. good morning. it's tuesday, january 1st, 20-13. happy n year! ,,,, >>> here's a look at the weather in...
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back to you. >>> wall street is on fiscal cliff watch. so is cbs this morning and they are going to have secretary of state hillary clinton as a topic of discussion as well. >>> olga is going to have weather updates over the next 25 minutes. we'll see you back here tomorrow morning, hail to the redskins. happy new year.
back to you. >>> wall street is on fiscal cliff watch. so is cbs this morning and they are going to have secretary of state hillary clinton as a topic of discussion as well. >>> olga is going to have weather updates over the next 25 minutes. we'll see you back here tomorrow morning, hail to the redskins. happy new year.
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a very good morning to you. taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. i will run a few -- through a few of them for you. from "the daily news" -- also "l.a. times" -- i will take to "a "boston globe"" -- "the boston globe" -- the new york post -- the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. that line is -- senate leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax hikes, setting the stage for a high wire a final act of fiscal cliff negotiating just two days before the country is hit with a series of tough austerity measures. -- that again is from politico this morning. you're getting your thoughts, and we want to hear your message to congress on the fiscal cliff negotiations. the politico story mentioned what was happening on saturday evening on capitol hill. here is the washington post -- the washington post also offers a handy time line of what is set to happen today in the countdown to the cliff. at 1:00 p.m., the senate is set to reconvene. at 2:00 p.m., the house reopens. -- to
a very good morning to you. taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. i will run a few -- through a few of them for you. from "the daily news" -- also "l.a. times" -- i will take to "a "boston globe"" -- "the boston globe" -- the new york post -- the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. that line is -- senate leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax...
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bus. >>> now to a news alert this morning. a fiscal cliff deal has been reached by the senate. this after members approved the deal early this morning in an 89-8 vote. >> the bill now heads to the house where its future in the republican-controlled body remains uncertain. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill this morning with the latest on this situation. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you. the deal making continue well into the night with the vote coming at 2:00 in the morning. as you said, the vote -- the bill passed 89-8. shortly after the vote, president obama said while neither decembers nor republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement is the right thing to do for our country and the house should pass it without delay. now, house speaker john boehner and his leadership team say they need it review the bill before putting it up for a vote. that could happen late today or perhaps wednesday. in the deal approved by the tonight, income tax rates will stay the same for most americans. individuals making $400,000 and couples making $450,000 will s
bus. >>> now to a news alert this morning. a fiscal cliff deal has been reached by the senate. this after members approved the deal early this morning in an 89-8 vote. >> the bill now heads to the house where its future in the republican-controlled body remains uncertain. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill this morning with the latest on this situation. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you. the deal making continue well into the night with the vote...
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nature at its most delicious. . >>> you know there is a lot at stake in the fiscal cliff talks besides the looming tax hikes. fox's peter deucey has a look at the latest in massive cuts that could be coming to the defense department. >> reporter: senator lindsay graham told me this morning his phone rang during dinner saturday night. it was defense secretary leon panetta calling to say he had been told that the bill to avoid the fiscal cliff will not include anything to avoid sequestration. on tuesday, leon panetta will have to write 800,000 layoff notices to the defense contractors. >> if the president doesn't deal with this, is a cloudy commander in chief. i would be very disappointed in the president as commander in chief and disappointed in the republican party for allowing this to even be a possibility. >> reporter: sequestration is designed to be painful. it was the penalty the congress imposed on itself last year. now, half of the cuts are directed at the pentagon but president obama said today the dramatic across the board cuts can be offset by raising taxes on the rich. >> if
nature at its most delicious. . >>> you know there is a lot at stake in the fiscal cliff talks besides the looming tax hikes. fox's peter deucey has a look at the latest in massive cuts that could be coming to the defense department. >> reporter: senator lindsay graham told me this morning his phone rang during dinner saturday night. it was defense secretary leon panetta calling to say he had been told that the bill to avoid the fiscal cliff will not include anything to avoid...
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senate approved a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff this morning. rene marsh is live with what will probably happen after the house reconvenes this morning. good morning, rene. >> reporter: good morning, tori. they should be on capitol hill about in 15 minutes. what we're learning this morning something all of the house republicans will meet to discuss this fiscal cliff package. it's now in their land. what will they do with it -- what will they do? could tomly kate things more -- could -- to complicate things more, eric canter has said they are not sure if they will vote on it today. we're just waiting to see what happens. let's talk about last night. vice president biden was on the hill. biden and senate republican leader, mitch mcconnell, they both worthed together very closely to work out -- worked together to work out this compromise. and we now know that individuals making more than 400,000 and families making more than $450,000 will see their taxes go up. and while those automatic spending cuts are delayed until the beep ginning of march, the
senate approved a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff this morning. rene marsh is live with what will probably happen after the house reconvenes this morning. good morning, rene. >> reporter: good morning, tori. they should be on capitol hill about in 15 minutes. what we're learning this morning something all of the house republicans will meet to discuss this fiscal cliff package. it's now in their land. what will they do with it -- what will they do? could tomly kate things more -- could --...
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after this morning's vote on the fiscal cliff, outgoing texas senator kay bailey hutchison tweeted this at 2:43 a.m. i just cast my last vote in the u.s. senate. it has been an honor to serve in the greatest nation on theers. >>> the term fiscal cliff, i tried getting it banned, is at the top of the 38th annual list of words to be banished by lake superior state university. others on the list of unliked words? double down. plus spoiler alert. trending and guru. and a new petition has been started on the white house website calling for an end to stupid petitions. it says, white house petitions are being gamed to the point of absurdity and maybe it's time for the petition to end all petitions. meaning this one. and that's your morning dish of "scrambled politics." >>> let me get you out the door or sit on your couch to enjoy your plans for later in the day. i know last night it was freezing cold in the northern plains. painfully cold in areas like fargo, indianapolis. a lot of people probably decided to stay indoors. it's going to be that way all day. look at kansas city, denver, chicago.
after this morning's vote on the fiscal cliff, outgoing texas senator kay bailey hutchison tweeted this at 2:43 a.m. i just cast my last vote in the u.s. senate. it has been an honor to serve in the greatest nation on theers. >>> the term fiscal cliff, i tried getting it banned, is at the top of the 38th annual list of words to be banished by lake superior state university. others on the list of unliked words? double down. plus spoiler alert. trending and guru. and a new petition has...
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a hope for a deal on the fiscal cliff delivered a nice rally on wall street on the last day of trading of the year. the dow posted a 7% gain for the year. checking the numbers, the dow starts tomorrow because it's closed today at 13,104, surged 166 points or 1.38%. that gain broke a five-day losing streak and marks the biggest rally on the final day of the year ever. the nasdaq was up by 59 points or 2%. the s&p 500 added 23 points. 1.7% for the year. the dow rose 7.3%. the technology hag nasdaq up by 16 -- having nasdaq up by 16% a strong gain there. the broader s&p 500 climbed by 13%. >>> the unction has hit its debt -- the united states has hit its debt limit. as a result, the treasury department is taking measures to buy time until the end of february. those moves include suspending some benefit funds. congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling setting the stage for another fight on capitol hill. >>> some people wrapped up their 2012 by donating to charity. all day and night car after car dropped off in donations at the salvation army center in alexandria. many people got in a fi
a hope for a deal on the fiscal cliff delivered a nice rally on wall street on the last day of trading of the year. the dow posted a 7% gain for the year. checking the numbers, the dow starts tomorrow because it's closed today at 13,104, surged 166 points or 1.38%. that gain broke a five-day losing streak and marks the biggest rally on the final day of the year ever. the nasdaq was up by 59 points or 2%. the s&p 500 added 23 points. 1.7% for the year. the dow rose 7.3%. the technology hag...
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we begin with this morning's fiscal cliff and the drama that now shifts to the house. overnight the senate overwhelmingly passed a compromised measure. it it delays the spending cuts that could have plunged the nation back into a recession. for most americans, taxes would stay the same r for almost everyone but top earners. but the measure is now up to the house. lawmakers take up the matter in two hours and could vote later today. and republican leaders in the house aren't making any promises that it will pass. this morning both parties say more work needs to be done. >> i'm disappointed that we weren't able to make the grand bargain as we have tried to do for so long, but we tried. if we do nothing, the threat of recession is very real. >> we have done some good for the country. we have taken care of the revenue side of this debate. and now it's time to get serious about reducing washington's out of control spending. that's a debate the american people want and it's the debate we'll have next and it's a debate republicans are ready for. >> we're covering all the angl
we begin with this morning's fiscal cliff and the drama that now shifts to the house. overnight the senate overwhelmingly passed a compromised measure. it it delays the spending cuts that could have plunged the nation back into a recession. for most americans, taxes would stay the same r for almost everyone but top earners. but the measure is now up to the house. lawmakers take up the matter in two hours and could vote later today. and republican leaders in the house aren't making any promises...
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a vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. now will the house follow suit? the skies over baltimore lit up as crowds welcomed in 2013. inner harbor was filled with revelers and live music as fireworks decorated the skyline and there was a special tribute to the baltimore orioles honored for the remarkable 2012 season we will look at that and other stories from around the world on this tuesday, it's january 1st 2013. happy new year and good morning i am charley crowson mike masco. >> it at this time me for asecond. >> 2013. >> that's amazing. >> you were up late partying. >> good evening. i mean booed morning. hoare what he -- good morning. here's what's going on. we are going to start 2013 on a chilly note and notice temperatures into the 30s throughout 43 in baltimore city. these are the dew point values. when you get the dew points into the 20s that's a dry atmosphere. there is precip with a dry atmosphere on top of us that will dry up. we are not expecting precip but clouds. notice the clouds on top of us right now. that wi
a vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. now will the house follow suit? the skies over baltimore lit up as crowds welcomed in 2013. inner harbor was filled with revelers and live music as fireworks decorated the skyline and there was a special tribute to the baltimore orioles honored for the remarkable 2012 season we will look at that and other stories from around the world on this tuesday, it's january 1st 2013. happy new year and good morning i am charley crowson mike masco. >> it at this...
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as early morning deal is reached in the senate on the fiscal cliff. plus, the u.s. still poised to go over the edge. i don't know why we keep saying while you were sleeping. do we think anybody was sleeping? 2013 is officially rung in as of now we have no word on what the house of representatives will do. but as we wait, we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact that it has on you. >> and secretary of state hillary clinton waking up this morning in a new york city hospital. doctors say she's making excellent progress. we're going to have the very latest on the secretary of state's condition. >>> welcome back to "early start" i'm ali velshi. >> christine romans. >> and i'm john berman. we're having a great time here. there's no better way to be over the fiscal cliff than sitting here with you guys. so thank you this morning. so, after kicking off the new year by falling off the fiscal cliff, or at least going over it, the senate has now acted and now it's up to the house to deliver all of us a soft landing this morning. if they can. just after
as early morning deal is reached in the senate on the fiscal cliff. plus, the u.s. still poised to go over the edge. i don't know why we keep saying while you were sleeping. do we think anybody was sleeping? 2013 is officially rung in as of now we have no word on what the house of representatives will do. but as we wait, we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact that it has on you. >> and secretary of state hillary clinton waking up this morning in a new york city...
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. >> we are following breaking news out of washington where the senate approved a fiscal cliff deal. they voted this morning around 2:00. 89 voted for and 8 voted against. the senate package will keep the expiring tax cuts in place for those earning less than 400,000 and couples earning less than 450,000. unemployment insurance will be extended a year to 2 million people. that heads to the house and for final approval that's expecteded morning or by -- expecteded this morning or -- expected this morning or by lunchtime. >>> thousands gathered to remember loved one who is couldn't be here. 216 people were murdered in baltimore city in 2012. last night, there was a vigil honoring them all. victims families politicians and faith community members stood together outside the war memorial building. the mayor explained even though other violent crimes are down, homicides in baltimore city are up. >> the people who we lost to violence on streets, our sons and daughters and brothers and sisters, the loss is trammingic to their families and to the city -- tragic to the families and the city. >
. >> we are following breaking news out of washington where the senate approved a fiscal cliff deal. they voted this morning around 2:00. 89 voted for and 8 voted against. the senate package will keep the expiring tax cuts in place for those earning less than 400,000 and couples earning less than 450,000. unemployment insurance will be extended a year to 2 million people. that heads to the house and for final approval that's expecteded morning or by -- expecteded this morning or --...
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cliff. senate law makes smakers say th planning to work through the weekend to come to an agreement. all sides say they're getting closer to a deal. they're trying to avoid a tax hike on all americans as well as deep spending cuts, but the president said the american people are growing tired of what seems to be never ending gridlock and partisan bickering. >> the american people are not going to have any patience for a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. not right now. the economy is growing, but sustaining that trend is going to require elected officials to do their jobs. >> right now the plan is to come to an agreement then send it to the senate for a vote. house would then take a vote, which could take place as late as january 2nd. the president will sit down for an exclusive one on one interview with "meet the press" moderator david gregory. they will discuss the fiscal cliff and other key issues. you can see it here tomorrow at 10:30. >>> we're a little more than 36 hours a
cliff. senate law makes smakers say th planning to work through the weekend to come to an agreement. all sides say they're getting closer to a deal. they're trying to avoid a tax hike on all americans as well as deep spending cuts, but the president said the american people are growing tired of what seems to be never ending gridlock and partisan bickering. >> the american people are not going to have any patience for a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. not right now. the...
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. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the fiscal cliff bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. baner has not endorse -- boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated a deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones harsh across- the-board spending cuts for a few months. >> this shouldn't be itself model for how we do -- be the model for how we do things around here but i think we can say we've done some good for the country. >> families will make up today to the assurances their taxes won't go up $2200 each. >> reporter: president obama praised the senate agreement and urged the house to act without delay. capitol hill is quiet right now after an unprecedented late night. normally these halls would stay empty on new year's day but both the house and senate are in session with billions
. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the fiscal cliff bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. baner has not endorse -- boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated a deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making...
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we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were spending and 20% coming in as revenue. those numbers have changed. we're at 24-25% spending, too high. revenue is down to 14-15%. too low. we have to lower spending and raise revenue. it's not rocket science. and the unwillingness. what my good friend phil roe didn't say on air was he's taken the pledge. never ever to raise taxes. all but 7 of my republican friends have taken that pledge which is a huge impediment to our getting something done. >> do they have to stick to that pledge? >> i hope they will renounce that pledge. the only pledge worth taking when you get electe
we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were...
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lawmakers are continuing fiscal cliff discussions this morning. let's get to john harwood with an update. i have now am viewing the ball falling tonight. if there is not a deal -- and i don't know, you're going to tell us what the chances are, but that gives a whole new meaning as that's coming down. we hit the cliff when that -- >> that would be the bottom of the cliff. >> this is the first time ever when it's more than just ushering in a new year, but it would usher in serious fiscal head winds. >> it would, but there's still a chance this is going to work. >> have you talked to anyone this morning? >> i did. i got a message this morning on my blackberry about ten minutes ago from our senate republican source who said talks with biden were good last night. they went late. that is a promising sign that there is still a chance. they didn't break down, but there's still a chance that biden and mcconnell can come out with some sort of a deal, maybe the income threshold would be $400,000, maybe it would be $500,000, but it looks possible that they're
lawmakers are continuing fiscal cliff discussions this morning. let's get to john harwood with an update. i have now am viewing the ball falling tonight. if there is not a deal -- and i don't know, you're going to tell us what the chances are, but that gives a whole new meaning as that's coming down. we hit the cliff when that -- >> that would be the bottom of the cliff. >> this is the first time ever when it's more than just ushering in a new year, but it would usher in serious...
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. >>> kelly o'donnell is on capitol hill this morning with all the details of the fiscal cliff. >> good morning and happy new year, andrea. frantic rush of negotiations leading through this holiday. there has been a breakthrough that could affect everyone's pocketbook, but it happened with time nearly running out. three hours before the midnight deadline and the vice president arrived on capitol hill. >> happy new year. did you think we would be here new year's eve? >> reporter: joe biden moved from key negotiator to his pa y party's closer, meeting behind closed doors with fellow democrats to make his case for his package. >> you shouldn't predict how the senate is going to vote before they vote. you won't make a lot of money and number two, you surely shouldn't predict how the house is going to vote. >> reporter: instead of sweeping tax increases for everyone, new higher rates would hit those making over $400,000 a year, $450,000 for couples. plus higher rates on savings, investments and large inheritances. overall, tax increases of about $600 billion over ten years. both parties comp
. >>> kelly o'donnell is on capitol hill this morning with all the details of the fiscal cliff. >> good morning and happy new year, andrea. frantic rush of negotiations leading through this holiday. there has been a breakthrough that could affect everyone's pocketbook, but it happened with time nearly running out. three hours before the midnight deadline and the vice president arrived on capitol hill. >> happy new year. did you think we would be here new year's eve?...
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the vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. the senate passed a measure to raise taxes on the top earners but will it stan in the house? we will take a look -- stand in the house? we will take a look. >> reporter: same sex couples celebrate the first legal weddings in maryland. i am sherrie johnson and i will have a live report at city hall. >> those stories are straight ahead on this tuesday january 1st, 2013. happy new year to you and thanks for being with us. i am charley crowson. megan is off for you on this new year's moving. but mike -- morning. but mike masco is in. we were talking about how mild everything is relatively speak. after last week we need a break don't you think? >> we do and we are getting it today. not tomorrow. it's going to get cold by tomorrow and going into the rest of the week. good news is it's dry across- town. maryland's most powerful radar is clear overhead
the vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. the senate passed a measure to raise taxes on the top earners but will it stan in the house? we will take a look -- stand in the house? we will take a look. >> reporter: same sex couples celebrate the first legal weddings in maryland. i am sherrie johnson and i will have a live report at city hall. >> those stories are straight ahead on this tuesday january 1st, 2013. happy new year to you and thanks for being with us. i am charley crowson. megan...
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cliff. we'll have updates on our website, wusa9.com and the latest tonight on 9 news at 6:00, 7:00, and 11:00. >>> same-sex marriages got underway in earnest today, all across maryland. a wide cross of people are tieing the knot. among them more than half a dozen couples who literally lined up to wed at a water front end on maryland's eastern shores. our scott broom reports. >> reporter: at the black walnut point in, couples nervously prepared for the ceremonies and the wedding photographer scramble. a couple who wedded at midnight after a 15-year relationship and previous marriage to men came on to cheer the others in just married hats. >> it was magical. >> we are gathered here today to celebrate love. the love that has been freely given to us. >> reporter: clayton and wayne of baltimore stood under a water front gazebo to exchange vows cementing a six-year relationship. >> i now pronounce you married, you may kiss your spouse. >> yay! [ applause ] >> reporter: that was kick to be through
cliff. we'll have updates on our website, wusa9.com and the latest tonight on 9 news at 6:00, 7:00, and 11:00. >>> same-sex marriages got underway in earnest today, all across maryland. a wide cross of people are tieing the knot. among them more than half a dozen couples who literally lined up to wed at a water front end on maryland's eastern shores. our scott broom reports. >> reporter: at the black walnut point in, couples nervously prepared for the ceremonies and the wedding...
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the senate has reached a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> stands in the hands of the republican controlled house where future remains uncertain. will john boehner and other house members approve of the plan as well? melanie is live this morning to tell us more about it. sure hope something can be reached. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, allison. we've just learned the house is going to convene at noon. but they are under no obligation to put this bill up for a vote today. we believe they are going to start picking apart pieces of this legislation to see exactly what is in a senate deal. could schedule it for a vote or decide to kick it back to the senate. there is hope there will be some action on it late today or early wednesday. the deal was approved by the senate after 2:00 in the morning on new year's day. income tax rates will remain the same for most americans. but individuals making 400,000 and couples making $450,000 will see their taxes go up. $109 billion in spending cuts, those have been delayed. also included in the package were fixes to the alternative tax and a compr
the senate has reached a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> stands in the hands of the republican controlled house where future remains uncertain. will john boehner and other house members approve of the plan as well? melanie is live this morning to tell us more about it. sure hope something can be reached. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, allison. we've just learned the house is going to convene at noon. but they are under no obligation to put this bill up for a vote today....
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even though, i'm sure fiscal cliff, we have a few more days, maybe weeks of using that one. hold off on that one. >> i want to see how many i can fit in here. still, another half-hour of "good morning washington" as we double down. redskins playoff fever. spoiler alert, sweeps the nation. rg3 is trending. taking a look outside as we count down to the end of 2012, another check >> 6:30 a.m. this monday morning and fans are buzzing about the nfc as -- nfc east champion redskins who now prepare for their first playoff appearance in years. and we are teetering over the fiscal cliff as lawmakers rates to prevent tax hikes and spending cuts before 2012 comes to an end. and a toddler is making waves on his snowboard. it is monday, january 31. i'm scott the income but cynne has the day off. -- i'm scott thune. the people have to bundle up? >> you have to bundle up above the clouds are moving in. it will help us at the midnight hour to keep the temperatures up. looking at up to 30's midnight. clouds will be moving in throughout the day. a couple more in the afternoon that we will hav
even though, i'm sure fiscal cliff, we have a few more days, maybe weeks of using that one. hold off on that one. >> i want to see how many i can fit in here. still, another half-hour of "good morning washington" as we double down. redskins playoff fever. spoiler alert, sweeps the nation. rg3 is trending. taking a look outside as we count down to the end of 2012, another check >> 6:30 a.m. this monday morning and fans are buzzing about the nfc as -- nfc east champion...
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the latest on the race to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers hope to make progress today as the clock winds down. good morning washington begins right now. live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, washington. it is monday, december 31, new year's eve. cynne simpson has the day off. let's get to jacqui jeras. cold temperatures to finish off 2012. >> it is. it still feels warm and fuzzy after the redskins victory. you're supporting that nice victory tied there, scott. our weather had line for today a pretty decent day overall. the crowds will be on the increase slowly throughout the day. temperatures, we will be at or just above the seasonal averages mid 40's. we have changes on the way, with a light rain and snow max expected for your new year's day. nothing should impact your troubles. our temperatures this morning in the '20s and a few 30's. we have 30 at reagan national. 24 at dulles. 21 in culpeper. our express forecast, looki
the latest on the race to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers hope to make progress today as the clock winds down. good morning washington begins right now. live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, washington. it is monday, december 31, new year's eve. cynne simpson has the day off. let's get to jacqui jeras. cold temperatures to finish off 2012. >> it is. it still...
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clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been cold. >> some of that is coming up for the weekend. mike masco is standing by to let us know how bad it could be getting. >> we will see a couple inches of snow across the area. today not a problem a few clouds in the afternoon. glen burnie at 35. around the freezing mark in reisterstown and manchester 28 degrees. and here we go winter weather advisories over the northern tier close to the p.a. line into tomorrow. we are expecting advising that this storm over the tennessee valley will run into cold air and produce a snow event. look at future trend look good during the course of the mornin
clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been cold. >>...
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of course over concerns about the fiscal cliff. the nasdaq lost more than 25 points and the s & p 500 was off by around 16 points. >>> real estate in ocean city is moving off the market at a very brisk pace right now. numbers from the coastal association of realtors shows a 25% reduction in the inventory of unsold condos in ocean city. that includes multi-million dollar properties. the data show contracts are up 14% year to date with settlements up 6%. inventory increased sharply from march through november after being flat from last december to last march. realtors say there is no single cause for this unusually busy sales market. >>> and there is redskins related financial news this morning. construction on the washington redskins training camp in richmond could start as soon as next week. the redskins have agreed to hold their summer training camp as part of an economic incentive deal with the state. the richmond city council approved an agreement thursday guaranteeing schools could use the facility. construction is expected to
of course over concerns about the fiscal cliff. the nasdaq lost more than 25 points and the s & p 500 was off by around 16 points. >>> real estate in ocean city is moving off the market at a very brisk pace right now. numbers from the coastal association of realtors shows a 25% reduction in the inventory of unsold condos in ocean city. that includes multi-million dollar properties. the data show contracts are up 14% year to date with settlements up 6%. inventory increased sharply...
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technically we did go over the fiscal cliff at midnight this morning. but that is likely to be temporary if the house votes in favor of that bill later today. the senate as you mentioned voted overwhelmingly around 2:00 in the morning by a vote of 89-8. almost all democrats and republicans voting yes on a deal that would make permanent the bush era tax cuts for people earning up to $400,000 a year and couples earning up to $450,000 a year. this was a deal that was worked out by vice president biden and senate leaders. the house speaker hasn't said that the house will definitely vote in favor of it today, but democrats at least are saying they expect almost all of their members to vote yes. terrell? >> nancy cordes on capitol hill, nancy, thank you so much. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton spent new year's eve in the hospital being treated for a blood clot in her skull. margaret brennan is outside new york-presbyterian hospital. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, terrell. secretary clinton is still being treated for that blood clot tha
technically we did go over the fiscal cliff at midnight this morning. but that is likely to be temporary if the house votes in favor of that bill later today. the senate as you mentioned voted overwhelmingly around 2:00 in the morning by a vote of 89-8. almost all democrats and republicans voting yes on a deal that would make permanent the bush era tax cuts for people earning up to $400,000 a year and couples earning up to $450,000 a year. this was a deal that was worked out by vice president...
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. >>> the day is here, less than 24 hours to go, until we tumble off of the looming fiscal cliff, if lawmakers can't reach an agreement before midnight. republicans and democrats remain at odds over key issues like the income threshold for higher tax rates. here is andrew spencer with the latest on the showdown. >> if there is a ultimate compromise, there will be parts that i find disgusting and reprehensible that i may have to swallow. >> reporter: a session on capitol hill, as lawmakers work on avoiding the fiscal cliff. talks hit a quote major set back on sunday over social security benefits according to a democratic course. both sides agree to push forward. >> i'm willing to get this done. i need a dance partner. >> reporter: joe biden is that person for senate minority leader mitch mc connell. the two are taking over talks => if nothing is resolved by midnight tonight, tax rates for all americans will increase, $2000 for the average middle class family. >> one mom said that's four months groceries that's commuting back trillion in additional spending cuts. so we would have $2 of
. >>> the day is here, less than 24 hours to go, until we tumble off of the looming fiscal cliff, if lawmakers can't reach an agreement before midnight. republicans and democrats remain at odds over key issues like the income threshold for higher tax rates. here is andrew spencer with the latest on the showdown. >> if there is a ultimate compromise, there will be parts that i find disgusting and reprehensible that i may have to swallow. >> reporter: a session on capitol...
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house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated the deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush-era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones harsh across- the-board spending cuts for a few months. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we do things around here, but i think we can say we've done some good for the country. >> middle class families will wake up today to the assurance that their taxes won't go up $2,200 each. >> reporter: president obama praised the senate agreement and urged the house to act without delay. capitol hill is quiet right now after an unprecedented late night. normally these halls would stay empty on new year's day but both the house and senate are in session with billions of dollars in spending cuts and tax increases on t
house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated the deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush-era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones...
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one to the new year, the other is to the painful fall off the fiscal cliff. democrats and republicans went to the bull pen on sunday, calling in their so-called closers. here is one, here is the other. vice president joe biden and senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. john boehner not in this, nancy pelosi isn't in this, not even the president. the house reconvenes at 10:00, the senate at 11:00, bright and early. sarcastic. neither of them showing particular signs of progress. >> these two worked together in the senate for 20 years. so you hope -- >> in fairness, the houses are not convening. these guys are not working. i don't care if it doesn't play out in the media. the big stumbling block has been avoided. republicans dropped their demand to reduce social security cost of living increases. >> i was really gratified to hear republicans had taken the demand for social security benefits off the table. truth is, they never should have been on the table to begin with there is still significant distance between the two sides, but negotiations continue. >> the
one to the new year, the other is to the painful fall off the fiscal cliff. democrats and republicans went to the bull pen on sunday, calling in their so-called closers. here is one, here is the other. vice president joe biden and senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. john boehner not in this, nancy pelosi isn't in this, not even the president. the house reconvenes at 10:00, the senate at 11:00, bright and early. sarcastic. neither of them showing particular signs of progress. >> these...
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you are up first, as the senate early this morning approved the deal on the so-called fiscal cliff. caller: happy new year. i think it is a good deal the democrats got, but i am worried on the second dell as they want to put social security on the line. it does nothing to do with the deficit. our taxes paid into social security. it has nothing to do with debt. i do not know why the republicans -- the republicans have been trying to get rid of social security for 70 years now and have not gotten it done. they want to take the money and give congress a raise. they want to take people's social security money and give congress a raise and what are they doing? nothing. then they want to take money and give it to the pentagon. they put all of the money into these outfits, but they want to cut social security. host: john, ap reported this morning that officials decided to use the measure to prevent the pay raise for lawmakers. i want to let you know that, and also, if you are concerned about social security on the table in what is called round two after the 113th congress convenes, which h
you are up first, as the senate early this morning approved the deal on the so-called fiscal cliff. caller: happy new year. i think it is a good deal the democrats got, but i am worried on the second dell as they want to put social security on the line. it does nothing to do with the deficit. our taxes paid into social security. it has nothing to do with debt. i do not know why the republicans -- the republicans have been trying to get rid of social security for 70 years now and have not gotten...
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the fiscal cliff of course has been the big albatross the last few months. a big sigh of relief for stocks on the last day of the year. the markets enjoyed a late day rally in the final session of 2012. that helped to push the dow to a solid gain for the year. checking these numbers, we can do this with a smile on our face for the year. the dow rows 7.3% -- rose 7.3%. nasdaq was up 16% for all of 2012. the s&p 500 climbed 13%. the dow closed at 13,104 after surging 166 points or 1.3%. that gain broke a five-day losing streak and marks the biggest rally on the final day of the year ever. the nasdaq up by 59 points or 2% and the s&p 500 added 23 points or 1.7%. one of the biggest questions about the fiscal cliff has been what will it mean for our taxes and what we do know at this point, the deal hashed out between the white house and congress includes the first increases to top income tax rates in nearly two decades. they also set new thresholds for determining what rich is when we're thinking about rich while leaving most people's tax rates unchanged. 99% of
the fiscal cliff of course has been the big albatross the last few months. a big sigh of relief for stocks on the last day of the year. the markets enjoyed a late day rally in the final session of 2012. that helped to push the dow to a solid gain for the year. checking these numbers, we can do this with a smile on our face for the year. the dow rows 7.3% -- rose 7.3%. nasdaq was up 16% for all of 2012. the s&p 500 climbed 13%. the dow closed at 13,104 after surging 166 points or 1.3%. that...
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. >>> first up tonight at 6:00, breaking news on the fiscal cliff. talks on capitol hill. house republicans are meeting for the second time today to decide what to do with a bill passed in the senate early this morning. >> some house members don't like the deal because it doesn't include spending cuts. but if they opt to make changes, senate leaders say that there will be anyone around to vote on it. the issue would be left important the new congress to handle and whole process would start from scratch after the new members are sworn in later this week. jennifer johnson is live on capitol hill tonight with more on the back and forth we have seen all day today. jennifer? >> good evening. that's right. house went into session at noontime today. since then meeting after meeting but no vote. at this point it does not look like there will be a rote on the senate bill that passed at 2:00 a.m. this morning. it does not appear the house will vote on that bill. tense new year for john boehner as he meets with fellow republicans whether to okay the fiscal cliff bill passed overwhelm
. >>> first up tonight at 6:00, breaking news on the fiscal cliff. talks on capitol hill. house republicans are meeting for the second time today to decide what to do with a bill passed in the senate early this morning. >> some house members don't like the deal because it doesn't include spending cuts. but if they opt to make changes, senate leaders say that there will be anyone around to vote on it. the issue would be left important the new congress to handle and whole process...
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we're no longer counting the days but the hoursntil we reach the fiscal cliff. congress goes back to work in a few hours. at the last minute, the vice president is getting involved. we're going to have the latest on those talks ahead. >>> right now, at 6:00, here it is. already 2013 in auckland, new zealand. this is a live look there right now. they are the first to ring in this new year. >> exciting. >> very exciting. happy new year. >> happy new year to you too and everyone out there in new zealand. >> beautiful fireworks. it's 6:00, 6:01. it's pretty chilly here. if you have to go to work this morning, bundle up for your commute. storm team 4 meteorologist veronica johnson has the forecast. >> bundle up for sure. the current temperatures there. but look at the windchill readings. they're 5, 6, 7 degrees lower than the actual air temperature. it's not taking much. only a wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. for this area now, it's a westerly wind. again, it's bringing the numbers down. sandy spring windchill reading at 22 degrees. east into prince george's county,
we're no longer counting the days but the hoursntil we reach the fiscal cliff. congress goes back to work in a few hours. at the last minute, the vice president is getting involved. we're going to have the latest on those talks ahead. >>> right now, at 6:00, here it is. already 2013 in auckland, new zealand. this is a live look there right now. they are the first to ring in this new year. >> exciting. >> very exciting. happy new year. >> happy new year to you too and...
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. >> marlie hall in new york this morning. >>> also today is the final day of fiscal cliff negotiations. hope of reaching a wide-ranging deal in automatic spending increases and tax cuts is all but gone. spending would be reduced and cuts would be felt in all areas of the government. economies have warned that going over the cliff would cause a spike in unemployment and trigger another recession. this morning the senate reconvenes with the aim of reaching a smaller deal, one that might spare millions of americans from paying her taxes. danielle nottingham reporting now from washington. >> lawmakers are still working on it. >> i want everyo one to know i' willing to get this done but i need dance partner. >> the main sticking point between democrats and republicans continues to be over the threshold of tax increases. president obama campaigned on raising taxes on income over $250,000 while many congressional republicans have pushed back against any tax increases. president obama is placing the blame for the impasse on the gop. >> they say that their biggest priority is making sure that w
. >> marlie hall in new york this morning. >>> also today is the final day of fiscal cliff negotiations. hope of reaching a wide-ranging deal in automatic spending increases and tax cuts is all but gone. spending would be reduced and cuts would be felt in all areas of the government. economies have warned that going over the cliff would cause a spike in unemployment and trigger another recession. this morning the senate reconvenes with the aim of reaching a smaller deal, one that...
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new to avoid thh fiscal cliff. 3 3 happy ewwyear!it's tuesday, january first.... 2013! 3 3 same sex couples usher in the new year...as a newlyweds! newlyweds!starting today... new year's day will have new right to marry. marry.at city hall... many gay marriage offically becomes legal in maryland.mayor stephanie rawlings --laae officiated the ceremony or a couple who had been together for 30 years.she says... it was an emotional night. incredibly meaningful night... there are so many people who have a chance now to have the life they've wanted oo them and their famiiy... that we chose equality overrhate. hate. sameesex couples in maryland have been able to get marriaae liccnses since december 6th, bbt they did not eeeffect untii this morniin. 33 in the eleventh hour.... the senate passes a bill to 89-8 vote. presiddnt n obama says the agreement is ccuntry" as patti ann r browne repoots... now thh legislation moves n to the house where it's future pncertain.certaii..- (pkg) sennte overwhelmingly in favor of leggslation to avert the fiscal cliff. vice president joe biden i
new to avoid thh fiscal cliff. 3 3 happy ewwyear!it's tuesday, january first.... 2013! 3 3 same sex couples usher in the new year...as a newlyweds! newlyweds!starting today... new year's day will have new right to marry. marry.at city hall... many gay marriage offically becomes legal in maryland.mayor stephanie rawlings --laae officiated the ceremony or a couple who had been together for 30 years.she says... it was an emotional night. incredibly meaningful night... there are so many people who...
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cliff deadline approaches. watch the interview this sunday morning at 10:30 here on nbc 4. >>> a huge turnout at the what's called the nation's gun show in shantilly, virginia, today. thousands of people attended. some vendors sold out. it is marred by controversy following the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. darcy spencer has our report. >> reporter: it's the second oldest gun show in the commonwealth of virginia and talk of enacting tighter gun control laws is drawing in buyers. >> a lot of people buying the assault-type rifles because they're afraid they're going to be banned. >> reporter: dealer bob starr says he sold every rifle but this one within an hour and 40 minutes on the opening day of the three-day show. why are so many people buying? >> one thing. fear. fear. >> this is the logic of the leaders of the nra to add more guns around our schools. >> reporter: there was an anti-gun protest outside the show, still hundreds of people lined up to get in even before the doors opened
cliff deadline approaches. watch the interview this sunday morning at 10:30 here on nbc 4. >>> a huge turnout at the what's called the nation's gun show in shantilly, virginia, today. thousands of people attended. some vendors sold out. it is marred by controversy following the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. darcy spencer has our report. >> reporter: it's the second oldest gun show in the commonwealth of virginia and talk of enacting tighter gun control...